OpenTable – Restaurant Reservations

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Week of February 21st, 2025

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OpenTable – Restaurant Reservations

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Week of February 21st, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of OpenTable – Restaurant Reservations's key feedback

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Search Functionality

Users report significant issues with the search functionality, where results often show restaurants far from the desired location. Addressing this could improve user satisfaction and potentially increase NPS by 15%.

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Search Functionality

Users report significant issues with the search functionality, where results often show restaurants far from the desired location. Addressing this could improve user satisfaction and potentially increase NPS by 15%.

3

Reservation Confirmation

Users find the confirmation process cumbersome, with multiple verification steps for simple reservations. Simplifying this process could enhance user experience and reduce friction.

4

Single Diner Experience

The new reward system is unpopular, with users expressing dissatisfaction over reduced value and limited redemption options. Revisiting the reward structure could improve user engagement and loyalty.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Resy
Resy receives the least positive feedback, with users frequently reporting technical issues, such as app crashes and reservation errors. Users also express frustration with the app's customer service and unexpected charges. Despite some positive remarks about its user-friendly design, the negative experiences overshadow the app's potential.

#2 RUNNER UP

Yelp Reservations
Yelp Reservations garners mixed reviews, with users appreciating the app's comprehensive restaurant reviews and recommendations. However, many users criticize the app for its intrusive ads and technical issues, such as slow loading times and inaccurate search results.

#3 Straggler

TheFork
TheFork is praised for its ease of use and the ability to discover new restaurants, especially in Europe. Users appreciate the discounts offered and the app's functionality while traveling. However, some users report issues with calendar inaccuracies and occasional app glitches.
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Resy
#1 Users Choice
Resy receives the least positive feedback, with users frequently reporting technical issues, such as app crashes and reservation errors. Users also express frustration with the app's customer service and unexpected charges. Despite some positive remarks about its user-friendly design, the negative experiences overshadow the app's potential.
Yelp Reservations
#2 Runner-up
Yelp Reservations garners mixed reviews, with users appreciating the app's comprehensive restaurant reviews and recommendations. However, many users criticize the app for its intrusive ads and technical issues, such as slow loading times and inaccurate search results.
TheFork
#3 Straggler
TheFork is praised for its ease of use and the ability to discover new restaurants, especially in Europe. Users appreciate the discounts offered and the app's functionality while traveling. However, some users report issues with calendar inaccuracies and occasional app glitches.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Deposit Concerns
Users are frustrated with restaurants demanding high deposits. Consider implementing a policy to cap deposit amounts or provide clearer guidelines to restaurants on deposit practices to enhance user satisfaction.
Search Functionality
The search function is not accurately displaying nearby restaurants, causing user frustration. Prioritize refining the search algorithm to ensure location-based accuracy and improve user experience.
Reservation Confirmation
Users find the confirmation process cumbersome with excessive steps. Streamline the reservation confirmation process by reducing unnecessary verification steps to enhance user-friendliness.
Single Diner Experience
Single diners feel discriminated against with later reservation times. Develop a feature that ensures equitable reservation opportunities for single diners to improve inclusivity.
Reward System Issues
The new reward system is less appealing to users, with limited redemption options. Reevaluate the reward system to offer more attractive and diverse redemption options, enhancing user engagement.
Reservation Modification
Users struggle to modify reservations without canceling. Implement a more flexible reservation modification feature to allow users to easily adjust their bookings without starting over.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Deposit Concerns
Users are frustrated with restaurants demanding high deposits. Consider implementing a policy to cap deposit amounts or provide clearer guidelines to restaurants on deposit practices to enhance user satisfaction.
Search Functionality
The search function is not accurately displaying nearby restaurants, causing user frustration. Prioritize refining the search algorithm to ensure location-based accuracy and improve user experience.
Reservation Confirmation
Users find the confirmation process cumbersome with excessive steps. Streamline the reservation confirmation process by reducing unnecessary verification steps to enhance user-friendliness.
Single Diner Experience
Single diners feel discriminated against with later reservation times. Develop a feature that ensures equitable reservation opportunities for single diners to improve inclusivity.
Reward System Issues
The new reward system is less appealing to users, with limited redemption options. Reevaluate the reward system to offer more attractive and diverse redemption options, enhancing user engagement.
Reservation Modification
Users struggle to modify reservations without canceling. Implement a more flexible reservation modification feature to allow users to easily adjust their bookings without starting over.

Quotes of the week

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The app is decent for making reservations, but the search function is flawed, showing results far from the desired area. Additionally, the excessive reservation reminders are frustrating.
App Store
I made a reservation and it didn’t go through, which happened 5 times and ruined my dinner plans.
Google Play
The app allowed me to book a buffet reservation on a day it wasn't offered, leading to disappointment. Better filters are needed to prevent booking unavailable options.
Google Play

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The quotes of the week

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The app is decent for making reservations, but the search function is flawed, showing results far from the desired area. Additionally, the excessive reservation reminders are frustrating.
Candice Wu
App Store
I made a reservation and it didn’t go through, which happened 5 times and ruined my dinner plans.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app allowed me to book a buffet reservation on a day it wasn't offered, leading to disappointment. Better filters are needed to prevent booking unavailable options.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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